Luxury Small-Group Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with Hornblower Cruise
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Luxury Small-Group Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with Hornblower Cruise
By TruExperiences Tours
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Avoid the crowds and inefficiency of a bus tour by joining a small-group tour of Niagara Falls instead. Once there, enjoy tickets to the Hornblower Niagara cruise so you can see the falls up close without wasting time waiting in line. With the time you save you can enjoy the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 2-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 9–10 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Enjoy a small-group tour of Niagara Falls and other area attractions
- A guide narrates the journey while a separate driver focuses on the road
- Travel in a comfortable van (15 people maximum)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off makes the excursion hassle-free
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional tour guide and separate driver
- Pickup and drop-off at all major downtown Toronto hotels
- Admission to Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat tour
- Leisure time in Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Entry/Admission - Niagara City Cruises
What's not included- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada
Pickup details- Complimentary door-to-door service is available from more than 20 downtown Toronto hotels. In order to guarantee this service, please be sure to provide your hotel information a minimum of 48 hours prior to your tour time.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8711P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8711P1
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- travellingjns0 contributionsAn absolute MUST!What a fantastic day out! My partner and I decided to sacrifice a day we had whilst in Toronto, and absolutely so wrapped we did! Our tour guide Sasha and our driver Michael were FANTASTIC! The perfect balance of information, relaxation and self exploring… honestly could not have asked for a better tour! Our only negative was due to us arriving into Canada the day prior, we hadn’t gotten to an ATM to tip them both! Please forgive us Sasha and Michael! Thank you once again for looking after us so well! :-)Written October 15, 2024
- travel4annie0 contributionsDisappointing tour guide.This was my first and only trip to Niagara Falls. It is truly a magical destination. I am not a fan of anyone who reads from a script. My tour director read nearly everything from her script. SO BORING! Tour directors can make or break a trip and unfortunately, I did not experience a professional tour guide. Very little personal interaction. Definitely, not worth the investment.Written September 3, 2024
- I6739MIpeteh0 contributionsVisit to Niagara Falls.Great excursion to see Niagara Falls and the town of Niagara on the Lake. Sasha, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly and was very organised at all times. The minibus was okay with comfortable seats and we made good time despite being warned to expect heavy traffic. Stops were planned to enable comfort breaks and time to take in the surroundings. Our trip included the boat trip into the falls which was spectacular, exciting and unsurprisingly, wet, due to the mist created by the power of the falls. It’s a shame that autumn is arriving late this year as the trees weren’t quite the amazing colour-fest we had hoped for (obviously not the fault of the trip organisers!). Niagara on the Lake was a beautiful and worthwhile visit to a town which has remained locked in time after being rebuilt in the 1840s following the American/Canadian war. Superb trip - highly recommended.Written October 16, 2023
- ivanlD154FI0 contributionsWell worth itWe had an amazing time despite the weather. Our guide was very engaging throughout our trip. Highly recommended!Written August 5, 2023
- HampshireIrons750 contributionsSee Toronto from the insideGreat day, hosted and run by the incredible Patrick. We learned a huge amount and saw Toronto in a totally different light. Special thanks to Obey who very patiently dealt with, and worked around the Falun Gong demos and Indy race road closures.Written July 16, 2023
- Michelle H0 contributionsLoved this tour.We did a luxury small van Niagara Falls tour Sunday July 2, 2023. I cannot remember our guides name and feel bad about that as she was fabulous. The day was well-executed with stops for lunch and a cute little town. We loved it ---the ride was comfortable and guide informative with many stories. She took great care of everyone and made sure we were all comfortable, I cannot recommend this tour enough it was memorable.Written July 5, 2023
- Gary Y0 contributionsGreat team, Great tour.The pick up went flawlessly, and on time. The tour team was knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable. I had unfortunately left my cell phone on the bus upon returning to my hotel. They we gracious enough to return it to my location. Great team, great tour!Written June 23, 2023
- 864maureenj0 contributionsFantastic tour of Niagara FallsWhat a fantastic day and experience, We got picked up in a luxury van there was only nine of us on the tour. Karen our guide was amazing and informative she told us about Canada & Toronto also pointing things out as we headed for the falls lots of interesting stories about people trying to cross them. The sight of the falls was a wow even getting a bit wet on the hornblower cruise was fun. We had lunch at Table Rock our table was overlooking the American falls just amazing .We also went to see the Floral clock and Niagara on the lake .Lawrence our driver opened the door and helped us all out & in a true gentleman. I would highly recommend this tour great sights, information and plenty of time for photo opportunities a fantastic and amazing day.Written September 27, 2022
- nbone590 contributionsVery professional tourWhat a lovely day we had , with our driver Dom and guide Danielle. The trip was well managed and planned by truexperiances tours, We had fun on the bus ,with a Canadian general knowledge quiz. It was a shame that one guest from London, on the trip , left a sour taste in the mouth, He was rude to an Irish gentleman because he coughed , and accused him of having covid, he made sarcastic remarks because 2 people came back just 10 minutes late From one of our stops. He then went into a rage , when he misunderstood what Danielle had said, about the drop offs. He was insistent on being dropped off first, which if he listened properly, he would have realised Danielle meant he would be dropped off first. The worst of this man was , when we got back to his drop off . He laid into Danielle, with such vile abuse , accusing her of discrimination, regarding him not being able to sit next to his husband, that was not true , he chose to sit next to my wife and I. He then complained about having to share the bus with absolute strangers, god knows what was wrong with this man, but he certainly has a chip on his shoulder, But the last thing that he done was to throw a water bottle at the mini bus , He really upset Danielle, and shocked the other people on the tour, I would highly recommend truexperiances tours , Had a lovely day, well driven by Dom and guided by Danielle,Written September 26, 2022
- N7738DZpamt0 contributionsA fantastic dayDanielle was a lovely guide and went out of her way to give us information and tips on how to get the most out of the experience. The boat trip was great fun and we all got wet. Mario was also an excellent driver. I would thoroughly recommend this trip.Written September 12, 2022
- GMD19720 contributionsHorn blower did not disappointWhat a fantastic experience you just have to do this to get the roar of the falls the spray the wind generated we had a brilliant time. Was $35 each and well worth it.Written September 5, 2022
- Discover8132290 contributionsEXCEPTIONAL Tour GuideOur tour leader,Danielle, was absolutely spectacular!!! As was our driver, Dom. No one could have been more helpful, going WAY BEYOND what was required. You are so lucky to have such an exceptional guide as your representative, and WE were so lucky to have her as our guide. What a wonderful day!!Written August 19, 2022
- I1477BDbobh0 contributionsBest of Tours to see Niagra FallsFantastic day out to Niagra Falls from Toronto with Tru Experiences tours. Danielle and Don were outstanding and thought of everything to make the day so enjoyable and rememberable. The tour started with ontime pick up from the hotel in a luxurious mini coach which was very comfortable. Danielle provided interesting commentary jokes along the way. The experience at the Falls was brilliant. The boat trip was very well organised. Lunch afterwards was good in a restaurant with fantastic views of the Falls. After leaving the Falls we followed the river to Niagra on the lake village with some interesting stops on the way. All in all it was a great day. Thanks again Danielle and Don.Written August 17, 2022
- patkR6216OR0 contributionstouring the fallsThe beauty of the falls was my favorite thing. Our tour guide gave us lots of info about it and then took us to lunch at the restaurant overlooking the falls. The food was delicious and our waitress, Tiffany was an absolute joy.Written June 19, 2022
- Ellieblu0 contributionsExcellent tripOur tour guides Karen and Steven were very informative and entertaining whilst still being professional. It was lovely being a small group as we could tailor the stops and stop times if we needed to. Lunch was just ok but the setting was spectacular. The minibus was very comfortable too. Would recommend this trip.Written June 18, 2022
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An_Drea_Travels
Queensland, Australia94 contributions
Jul 2019
We were collected on time at our hotel, the vehicle was very clean, spacious and comfortable and water was provided. Our driver and guide were friendly, knowledgable and very organised in terms of drop off, cruise tickets and our lunch booking. The Sheraton buffet food was very ordinary, but service was good and the view of the falls was superb. Our guide had pre-booked our group a table overlooking the falls. We could have joined a large tour at half the cost, but the personalised service made this day trip well worth the extra. Would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful tour.
Written February 17, 2020
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travelanywhere2018
3 contributions
We recently took this tour, Patrick was our tour guide and Steve was our driver. We encountered a travel delay, Patrick kept us entertained with his local animated stories the entire day. He was quite knowledgeable of the area and the history of both Toronto and the Falls as well as Canadian culture in general. We would absolutely recommend this tour for an up close view of the falls as well as a few scenic stops including Niagara by the Lake.
Thank you for your time Patrick and Steve! And of course thank you for the donuts!
Megan and Trevor
Thank you for your time Patrick and Steve! And of course thank you for the donuts!
Megan and Trevor
Written October 20, 2022
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Wayne N
Sydney, Australia2,612 contributions
This premium small group tour was perfect, with only 7 of us on the day (though the max is 15). With both a driver and a tour guide, we felt well taken care of.
The pick-up in Toronto, from several designated hotels, was prompt and efficient, and we set off in a comfortable Mercedes van with leather seats, and water was kindly offered by the hosts.
The commentary on the drive to Niagara was informative, and the trip was well-organised, including convenient washroom stops. I would have appreciated a bit more time at Niagara-on-the-Lake, but lunchtime at the falls was more than sufficient.
The boat trip was exciting, though it only lasted about 30 minutes. Keep in mind, a good portion of the day is spent travelling to and from the destination.
Overall, we really enjoyed the day, though the small group experience does come at a premium price.
The pick-up in Toronto, from several designated hotels, was prompt and efficient, and we set off in a comfortable Mercedes van with leather seats, and water was kindly offered by the hosts.
The commentary on the drive to Niagara was informative, and the trip was well-organised, including convenient washroom stops. I would have appreciated a bit more time at Niagara-on-the-Lake, but lunchtime at the falls was more than sufficient.
The boat trip was exciting, though it only lasted about 30 minutes. Keep in mind, a good portion of the day is spent travelling to and from the destination.
Overall, we really enjoyed the day, though the small group experience does come at a premium price.
Written October 19, 2024
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mcnicolb
Corvallis, OR139 contributions
Our tour leader, Karen, and driver, Steven, made sure that our tour to Niagara Falls was as entertaining as possible. Karen was knowledgeable about Canada, its history, geography, and demographics, sharing her knowledge generously. As we were nearing the boat to take us close to the falls, she gave us some fun and useful tips on how to enjoy our time on the boat. “Be ready to get wet, knot the sides of your poncho, go topside to get the most out of the ride.” Her advice was spot-on. The falls themselves are magnificent, much grander that I had imagined, and Karen and Steven’s guidance pulled it all together. I’d recommend this tour to anyone.
Written June 12, 2022
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Bruce W
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Sept 2023 • Couples
The pickup at the hotel was quite late and the traffic was horrible making us late on both ends of the trip. The lunch option is quite expensive for the quality of the lunch provided. On our tour two couples had not selected the lunch option and the guide had therefore made then an a la carte reservation an they were able to order a very nice lunch of much higher quality for perhaps half the cost. SO SKIP THE LUNCH OPTION!
Written October 5, 2023
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Kristi B
Hibbing26 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Driver Dom and guide Danielle provided a terrific and memorable experience for our family. We were dropped close to all of the highlights, had quick entrance to the boat ride and lunch at the Table Rock restaurant as a tour group. We were given pointers of specific locations to make sure we could capture good photos.
Our family had limited time available and this tour maximized what we could see and do. Dom and Danielle went out of their way to accommodate our special request to help us make a connection for our evening plans back in Toronto. Further, when we forgot a personal item, they went above and beyond expectations to reunite us with that.
Our family had limited time available and this tour maximized what we could see and do. Dom and Danielle went out of their way to accommodate our special request to help us make a connection for our evening plans back in Toronto. Further, when we forgot a personal item, they went above and beyond expectations to reunite us with that.
Written August 23, 2022
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sally
4 contributions
We spent a fantastic day at Niagara Falls and the very pretty Niagara on the Lake and would recommend TruExperiences and this tour. We were a small group of nine which helps the smooth running of the day. Our guide, Patrick, was great, making the day very interesting and fun. Our driver, Marion, was so good and looked after us very well, especially during a big storm on the way back. It was a hot day and we were given lots of water.
Written July 6, 2024
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John121999
Beaconsfield, UK70 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
A really enjoyable day out with our guide Daniella & our driver Apollo. Daniella was very professional and accommodating from the moment we were picked up (on time) to the moment we were dropped off. She didn’t talk too much & allowed us to enjoy the sites but kept us entertained all the way there with bits of information & even a fun quiz !! The boat trip, the falls, the scenery, Niagara on the lake were all fantastic. Lunch was average but we didn’t care - it was fine for what we needed. Lucky that crowds weren’t too big so early June good time to go. Good driving from Apollo - took his time on the way there & then did his best to get us home quickly through the traffic. Daniella was terrific throughout.
Written June 10, 2023
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donna b
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada58 contributions
Sept 2022
This was a wonderful, jam-packed day with our fantastic guide, Karen and our amazing driver Apollo. During our drive to Niagara Falls, Karen, a retired teacher, presented us with a mini history of Toronto as well as points of interest as we made our way to the Falls. The hour and 30-minute drive flew by. Our time at the Falls was well organized leaving some time to explore the area on our own after our Hornblower cruise and a great lunch which by the way, offered us a close view of the Falls. Karen kept us all on schedule so we could enjoy some time on our own at Niagara on the Lake. Once again, she prepared us for our time in this very quaint and historic town. Apollo maneuvered our very comfortable van so well that even the drive back to Toronto didn't seem that long.
Written October 7, 2022
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ARogersScotland
Scotland9 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This was an amazing experience, with TruExperiences Tours as recommended and booked through Freedom Destinations (also first class). Patrick was an outstanding guide, teaching us lots about the area and life in Canada, as well as The Falls themselves. Great driving by Marion, too. To be collected from right outside our hotel on our first full day in Canada and to be treated to insighful facts and humorous anecdotes and a neatly coordinated visit to Niagara Falls, before being safely returned to the lobby of our hotel was an ideal way to get into our holiday. Both Patrick and Marion were/are great hosts. Our select group of 12 was also a pleasure to be part of, with a couple from Spain, and two couples from Australia and the four of us from Scotland. Thanks so much!
Written October 16, 2023
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I plan to go to Canada from Japan for a short-term study abroad.
I want to go to Niagara Falls once in a lifetime.
I speak a little English, can I join this tour?
Written August 17, 2019
Interested in a small group half day Niagara Falls Canadian tour from Toronto including boat trip to base of falls. Availability?
Written August 5, 2019
We loved our trip with TruExperiences.
Written August 5, 2019
Are we given time to cross Rainbow Bridge and back ?
Written July 15, 2019
I recommend you call/email them about your desire to walk the rainbow bridge. The tours are pretty flexible to accommodate changes due to the weather and traffic and they do consider their customer’s preference.
Written July 15, 2019
Hi everyone,
At what time is the pickup and at what time were you back in Toronto after the tour?
Thanks for replying.
Frederic
Written June 30, 2019
Cet organisme propose t'il des guides parlant français ?
Written May 17, 2019
How much free time do you get at the falls? looking to book a helicopter ride over the falls
Written April 5, 2019
Hi
You get anywhere between 60-90 minutes depending on timings and you don’t book the lunch.
I didn’t do lunch and wandered around the town and got more photos of the falls.
Also note, when doing the tour they don’t stop for you to have the souvenir photo taken.
Hope you have a fantastic time there I did.
Alison
Written April 5, 2019
Booked a tour from Toronto and entered pick up address at booking. Will I receive any follow up/instruction before the day of the trip for pick up time?
Written August 25, 2018
I got an email confirming the day before. Or they will ring you if your provide a nummber or at your htoel.
Written August 26, 2018
How do I get to Niagara Falls on the Beach from New York City and where can I stay at a moderate hotel.
Written August 15, 2018
How do I get to Niagara Falls on the Beach from New York City and where can I stay at a moderate hotel.
Written August 15, 2018
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